Ottawa, ON—Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the return of the 2009–2010 Video Competition Series. After taking a break to enjoy the summer sun, both the “Coast-to-Coast” Introductory Video Competition Series and the “Sea-to-Sea” Para-Dressage Video Competition Series will resume with the following deadlines: November 15, 2009, December 15, 2009, January 15, 2010, February 15, […]

Ottawa, ON—Equine Canada, in partnership with Sport Canada, is pleased to announce that two series of grants will be available to Therapeutic Riding Centres in Canada, totaling $5,000.  Five grants of up to $500 will be awarded in each series to Therapeutic Riding Centres that offer new competitive opportunities, or enhance their current competitive program […]

Ottawa, ON — Margot Lefebvre of Stittsville, ON, emerged the Eastern Division winner of the 2009 Jump Canada National Talent Squad Series while Brian Morton of Langley, BC, was the best in the Western Division. In the Eastern Division Talent Squad competition held at the Classique Internationale de Blainville Week 1, Lefebvre guided Mister Cash […]

He has triumphed at two of the most prestigious and difficult eventing competitions in the world this year; but can Oliver Townend do the same in an indoor venue against the backdrop of a pulsing rock beat? The dashing eventing superstar from Great Britain, winner of both the 2009 Badminton and Burghley CCI**** competitions, will […]

Ottawa, ON—Each year the Equine Canada Nominations Committee has the responsibility of presenting a slate of candidates to the membership for the election of a Director-at-Large. The 13-member Equine Canada Board of Directors consists of three Director-at-Large positions, which are elected by the membership. One Director-at-Large position is elected each year and serves a three-year […]

Ottawa, Ontario—Endurance Canada and Equine Canada are pleased to announce the Canada East and Canada West Squads for the 2009 Endurance Kentucky Cup CEI3* being held October 14, 2009. Canada East Squad Rider / Hometown / Horse Yvette Vinton / Simcoe, ON / Teese Ruth Sturley / Owen Sound, ON / RBF Super Sport Robert […]

Spain’s Maria Alvarez Ponton made endurance history by becoming the first rider to hold both World and European titles at the same time following a convincing win at the FEI Meydan City Open European Endurance Championship held over the weekend in Assisi, Italy. Alvarez Ponton has now stood on the medal podium for three year’s […]

Ottawa, ON—Canadian Eventing Committee is please to announce the updated 2009 Canadian National Eventing Team. The Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee approved the list which recognizes performance results achieved at 2, 3 and 4 star CCI competitions to June 30, 2009. SHORT LIST Rider                                          Horse                              Hometown Hawley Bennett                           Gin & Juice                       Langley, BC  Diana Burnett                              Manny                             Blackstock, […]

Culpepe, VA – Rising star Daniel Bluman added another impressive line to his resume when he bested a star-studded field aboard Fatalis Fatum to secure the top-prize in the $100,000 USGPL Invitational Grand Prix at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia. Bluman and his impressive mount have now won three Grand Prix events in a row, […]

Ottawa, ON—The Canadian Eventing Committee (CEC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2009 elections for Committee members. As one nomination was received for each of the positions that were open, nominated candidates were elected via acclamation. The composition of the CEC in 2010 is as follows: Chair                                        Peggy Hambly         Third term 2009–2011 Athlete […]